Junior Sous Chef

Cha Cha Chá Miami is opening in Miami, Florida, and we’re looking for an Jr. Sous Chef to join our team!

Our Miami location will be located in the vibrant and artsy Wynwood neighborhood.  Our food and beverage menus are inspired by Mexico City’s innovative culinary concepts mixed with traditional Mexican dishes.  Our sister locations are Terrazza Cha Cha Chá in CDMX and LA Cha Cha Chá in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support under Sous Chef with dinner and lunch service.
• Lead and support AM team under Sous Chefs to prepare and cook foods according to menu and any special/seasonal items as needed.
• Support Sous Chef with day-to-day staffing requirements, including planning, assigning work, establishing performance and development goals for the team.
• Ensure quality and health standards are properly maintained throughout the preparation of all restaurant food.
• Educate and train all team members in compliance with company and food safety protocols.
• Support with inventory management including ordering and receiving kitchen products.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Support with BOH positions as needed
• Ensure security and proper storage of food, beverage, inventory, and equipment and replenish supplies in a timely manner while minimizing waste.
• Fill out and monitor AM list for kitchen operations.
• Fill out and monitor PM/closing list for kitchen operations.
• Light administrative duties such as invoice scanning, inventory list, and opening closing list.
• Alert management team of necessary repairs and maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Valid food handler certificate required
• 2+ years experience working in high volume kitchen preferred
• Experience working as a Lead Cook or Jr Sous Chef preferred
• Be comfortable with repetitive motions such as walking, bending and standing during your scheduled shift.
• Be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.